Thomas W Dean

Thomas W Dean

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Business

14040 N Cave Creek Road, Suite 307, Phoenix, AZ

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DUI and DWI 25%

32 years

25%
Business 10%

32 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 31 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1995

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Thomas Dean, PLC

14040 N Cave Creek Road, Suite 307, Phoenix, AZ, 85022

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Thomas W Dean's Reviews

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6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Christopher | September 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

“GREAT LAWYER”

As a person with prior felonies and previous weed strikes, I knew I had to hire an attorney when I got charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. I called Tom Dean’s office and spoke with a woman named Pam, who by the way, is very informative, outgoing and genuine. After I spoke wit...h Pam, I felt comfortable about moving forward with a consultation with Tom Dean. From the minute I spoke to him I knew this was the attorney that I was hiring. Tom is very knowledgeable when it comes to marijuana cases and weed laws. He answered all the questions I had, and explained everything thoroughly. Tom fought and negotiated with the prosecutor to get me unsupervised probation. At the time of sentencing, the judge was going for one year unsupervised probation. Tom made sure the judge knew my medical card had lapsed and how it was indeed a technicality. The judge understood and gave me ten months unsupervised probation for a misdemeanor marijuana thanks to Tom. I’m so grateful to have hired Tom Dean. I was worried because of my prior convictions but he was in my corner every step of the way and he was willing to fight for me in trial if I chose to. Tom is a persuasive attorney and handled my case very professionally. I highly recommended him for anyone facing marijuana charges. Thanks Tom, your a life saver.

Posted by Linda | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Cannabis Law

Life saver & kept me sane

We had a consult with him and he spent over 2 hours the first day and said anytime we had any addition questions or concerns we could call him. He always communicated with us and is up to date on all marijuana laws. He is a knowledgeable attorney with experience and compassion for patients. I truly c...an't say enough about his ethics.

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2015 | Cannabis Law

Tom Dean Saved my Life!!!

Simply put: Tom Dean is the best marijuana lawyer in Arizona. I was facing serious prison time for selling marijuana to another patient. I was just hoping to avoid prison. My previous lawyer told me that I would have to plead guilty to a felony and spend 90 days in the county jail. I was going to... lose my job and had two kids. My friend referred me to Tom Dean and about three months later, my entire case was dismissed. It was like a miracle. My wife actually cried when we got the news. If you have a marijuana related case, do yourself a favor, talk to Tom Dean. You will not be disappointed.

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Thomas W Dean's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lee Phillips

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known this lawyer for many years and strongly endorse him."

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Marc Victor

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Tom is one of the best lawyers I know. He is one of the few I would have represent me. Nobody knows more about marijuana law, and nobody is more aggressive. He thinks outside of the box and really cares about his clients. You would be lucky to have him represent you!"

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Marc Victor

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

President Award, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Thomas Dean, PLLC

Associations

2018 - Present

Public Defender's Association for Arizona

Honorary Faculty Member

2015 - Present

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

Distinguished Counsel Circle

2015 - Present

National Cannabis Bar Association

Legal Counsel - Lifetime Member

2015 - Present

National Cannabis Bar Association

Founding Member

2015 - Present

Arizona Cannabis Bar Association

Founding Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State AZ vs Andre Maestes

Supreme Court rulled in behalf of Defendant

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Education

1993

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2020

NORML National Originaztion to Reform Marijuana Laws and MITA Marijuana Industry Trade Ass.

The Arizona Medical Marijuana Program, how to stay legal, how to open a Medicla Marujuana business

Publications

2019

11-2019 MMJ and guns 10-2019 in & outs of MMJ Delivery service 9-2019 Concentrate issue Cannabis Cactus Magazine 2019-2020

Languages

English

Activity

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